Too much/Too little
• A disease called pellagra results from not having enough niacin. This disease leads to diarrhea, memory disorder, skin rash, and death.
• Too much of niacin can result in liver damage and flushing of the skin.
Foods containing niacin:
• Peanut butter
• Meats such as turkey, salmon, beef, etc.
• Ready-to eat cereal
• Mushrooms
• Whole wheat grains
Interaction Niacin has with the body
• A chemical interaction this chemical has with the human body is DNA repair, and also it gives us a normal use of calcium in our body.
Table of Contents
NIACIN
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Chemical Information
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Type of nutrient
• Vitamin
Too much/Too little
• A disease called pellagra results from not having enough niacin. This disease leads to diarrhea, memory disorder, skin rash, and death.
• Too much of niacin can result in liver damage and flushing of the skin.
Foods containing niacin:
• Peanut butter
• Meats such as turkey, salmon, beef, etc.
• Ready-to eat cereal
• Mushrooms
• Whole wheat grains
Interaction Niacin has with the body
• A chemical interaction this chemical has with the human body is DNA repair, and also it gives us a normal use of calcium in our body.
Chemical Formula
C6 H 5 O2 N